30 Minute Chicken Fajita Skillet
30 Minute Chicken Fajita Skillet is a vibrant and flavorful dish that turns busy weeknight dinners into a fiesta. With tender, juicy chicken, colorful bell peppers, and aromatic spices, this quick recipe delivers a delicious meal in just 30 minutes. Perfect for families and fully customizable to suit various tastes, it’s the ideal solution for satisfying cravings without the hassle.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Stir-frying
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 yellow bell pepper, sliced
- 1 green bell pepper, sliced
- 1 medium red onion, sliced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp fajita seasoning
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Slice chicken breasts into thin strips. Chop the bell peppers and red onion.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken and cook until browned (about 5 minutes).
- Add sliced bell peppers and onion; stir gently.
- Sprinkle fajita seasoning and minced garlic over the mixture; stir well.
- Cook for an additional 5 minutes until veggies are tender-crisp.
- Serve hot with tortillas or rice.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (250g)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 540mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: - For a vegetarian twist, substitute chicken with tofu or black beans. - Enhance flavor with smoked paprika or jalapeños for extra spice. - Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to three days.